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With drug prices going up and incomes going down, many people are having a hard time affording their prescriptions these days. Consumer Reports recently released a report stating nearly 1/3 of Americans are having trouble paying for their prescriptions and have taken dangerous steps as a result. According to the survey people are skipping doses, not getting prescriptions filled, cutting pills in half and sharing with friends without their doctor’s approval. Here are a few money-saving strategies to keep from going to these extremes: Read more »

You don’t have to sacrifice your health to eat frugally. Save money and get healthy with these cheap foods:

Oats – Buy in bulk. Contain lots of healthy soluble fiber. Get the old-fashioned or steel cut oats – not the quick-cooking or instant.

Brown Rice – Buy in bulk. High in fiber and vitamin E.

Lentils – Buy dry in bulk. Excellent source of fiber and vegetable protein. Take less time to cook than other dried beans.

Split Peas – Buy dry in bulk. Take less time to cook than most other beans/peas.

Raw Carrots – Buy in large bags. Forget the baby carrots. Not really “baby” carrots and not worth the extra cost.

Canned Salmon – Great source of omega-3 essential fatty acids and protein. Also a great source source of calcium if you eat the bones. Wild red salmon is the healthiest.

Sweet Potatoes – Great source of vitamin A and high in fiber.

Water – It’s free and very healthy. Drink lots of it.

Eggs – Cheap source of protein and can be eaten lots of different ways. Boiled eggs make a great high-protein portable snack.

Whole-grain Pasta – Contains lots of fiber, protein and iron.

Apples and Oranges – Cheaper to buy in large bags. Store in refrigerator to make them last longer.

Popcorn – Inexpensive whole-grain snack. Buy in bulk. Put 1/3 cup in a brown lunch bag with a little non-stick cooking spray. Fold over top of bag several times and put a small tear in fold. Cook in microwave for around 3 minutes or until popping slows down to several seconds between pops.

Bananas – Great source of potassium. Eat them whole or freeze them and make smoothies.

Frozen Broccoli or Spinach – Loaded with vitamins and minerals and frozen at the height of freshness.

Canned 100% Pure Pumpkin – Excellent source of vitamin A and fiber. Low in calories and fat. Don’t confuse with canned pumpkin pie mix – this is very unhealthy.

Sprouts – Sprouts are rich in vitamins, minerals, trace elements, enzymes, and fiber. Grow your own in 3 – 7 days for pennies a serving.